Spoilers ahead.
The third and final season of hit comedy series Derry Girls premiered on Tuesday night and one particular part of it has garnered a huge reaction online.
During the episode, a chaotic and comedic chain of events led to Erin and co being interrogated by police over the theft of some school equipment.
And who was the Line of Duty-esque interrogator? None other than legendary actor Liam Neeson.
Lending his trademark gravitas to the show, Neeson’s character turned out to be no match for the Derry Girls as Erin called in her grand-uncle Colm (scene-stealer Kevin McAleer) to help get them out of the jam.
You can watch part of the cameo below.
Are the #DerryGirls Liam Neeson's toughest challenge yet? ? @nicolacoughlan @Djllewellyn @SaoirseJackson @louisa_harland @JamieLeeOD @LisaMMcGee pic.twitter.com/3QbQiDjCos
— Channel 4 (@Channel4) April 12, 2022
As expected, loads of fans took to social media to voice their approval for Neeson’s guest appearance.
OMG WHAAAAAT #DerryGirls
— James Moran (@jamesmoran) April 12, 2022
Liam Neeson was a fun addition but when I tell yous I shrieked at Uncle Colm #DerryGirls
— Michael Fry (@BigDirtyFry) April 12, 2022
? thought it was Ted Hastings at first #DerryGirls
— Ged Killen (@Gedk) April 12, 2022
Uncle Colm and Liam Neeson in the opening episode? Bloody brilliant! Great start to the final series of #DerryGirls. ??? pic.twitter.com/00fERHbifN
— Gurdip Thandi LDR (@Gurdo) April 12, 2022
If you wonder what television magic might look like, #DerryGirls must come pretty close. Just brilliant.
— Declan Cashin (@Tweet_Dec) April 12, 2022
That was quality! #DerryGirls pic.twitter.com/jS2cTuHSOi
— Neale Richmond (@nealerichmond) April 12, 2022
For more about Derry Girls season three, check out JOE’s chat with the show’s creator and writer Lisa McGee below.
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